Inspiring Dialoguetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-15303022009-05-28T10:00:00-07:00Turning communication into conversationsTypePadNotes from @shelisrael @dmscott @dspark @dowjones panel on "How Social Media is Changing the Enterprise" #djconvotag:typepad.com,2003:post-673553872009-05-28T10:00:00-07:002009-05-28T13:51:22-07:00Dow Jones & Company hosted on Wednesday of this week what I have to call a special treat. An intimate cast of leading technology brands and social media marketers gathered around an antique wooden conference room table in the Wall...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/05/the-conversational-corporation-how-social-media-is-changing-the-enterprise.htmlOpen Letter to Social Media Expertstag:typepad.com,2003:post-670720532009-05-20T15:01:38-07:002009-05-20T15:01:07-07:00Dear Social Media Experts, You know who you are - all 4,000 plus and more of you. You are a marketer, public relations professional, hobbyist, developer, integrator, what have you - and you have no place within a marketing organization....David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/05/open-letter-to-social-media-experts.htmlDon't Be a Social Media Blow Hardtag:typepad.com,2003:post-664849172009-05-07T07:30:00-07:002009-05-07T07:42:36-07:00If I was "Tessie" in Annie, the broadway musical, right now my line would be, "Oh my goodness, oh my goodness." Yep, hope you read that with feeling. Because aside from expressing any vulgarities in this blog post, that's the...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/05/dont-be-a-social-media-blow-hard.htmlThe Affects of Social Media on Culturetag:typepad.com,2003:post-663009832009-05-04T08:26:00-07:002009-05-02T21:30:25-07:00Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christopher Richards, an old friend and colleague, and founder of slownowdown.org, an idea originated from his post-graduate work on finding a balance between work and life. We talked about his...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/05/last-week-i-had-the-pleasure-of-sitting-down-with-christopher-richards-an-old-friend--and-colleague-and-founder-of-slow.htmlThe Long and Winding Road of Social Media Marketing and Public Relationstag:typepad.com,2003:post-660521912009-04-26T22:45:08-07:002009-04-26T22:44:50-07:00"What is your social media marketing strategy?," wrote Lee Odden on his Online Marketing Blog, in March 08. I had to mention the date because I think his blog post was ahead of it's time. No, Odden doesn't owe me...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/the-long-and-winding-road-of-social-media-marketing-and-public-relations.htmlHow to Build a "Circle of Influence" in Social Mediatag:typepad.com,2003:post-659978352009-04-24T21:59:27-07:002009-04-24T22:05:12-07:00Working in "Hollywood," we had celebrity clients who had millions of fans, some who had thousands, others who had hundreds, and a few who were relatively unknown. All had one thing in common - all created a "Circle of Influence."...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/the-levels-of-social-media-influence.htmlWe Don’t Know Enough about Our Customerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-659560732009-04-23T20:59:02-07:002009-04-24T16:02:56-07:00“We don’t know enough about our customers,” kicked-off Andy Allbritten, 28 year veteran of international high technology and customer services experience with companies such as Oracle, PeopleSoft and National Semiconductor, at the East Bay MashEX in Pleasanton, CA. The event...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/we-dont-know-enough-about-our-customers.htmlThe Power of Social Networks Panel @SocialMediaClub Event, Part 2tag:typepad.com,2003:post-658399112009-04-21T20:53:20-07:002009-04-21T20:53:20-07:00Here's my take from the 2nd part of the Social Media Club event at Duarte Design on The Power of Social Networks. Panelists included were Clara Shih, who wrote the Facebook Era; Tara Hunt, who wrote The Whuffie Factor (it...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/the-power-of-social-networks-with-john-hagel-iii-socialmediaclub-event-part-2.htmlThe Power of Social Networks with John Hagel III @SocialMediaClub Event, Part 1tag:typepad.com,2003:post-658378212009-04-21T20:44:23-07:002009-04-21T20:44:23-07:00"Most people really don't care about privacy," started John Hagel III at the Social Media Club's The Power of Social Networks event at Duarte Design in Mountain View, interviewed by Chris Heuer during a fireside chat. What people really want...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/the-power-of-social-networks.html@SocialMediaClub Talks Big Issues Affecting Social Media with @briansolis @cathybrooks @chrisheuertag:typepad.com,2003:post-658126712009-04-21T10:47:02-07:002009-04-21T10:47:03-07:00Cathy Brooks and Chris Heuer talk about the big issues affecting the social media industry today. This week, they are joined by Brian Solis to discuss his take on Social Media Club's Question of the Week #6, Is social media...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/cathy-brooksand-chris-heuer-to-talk-about-the-big-issues-affecting-the-social-media-industry-today-in-the-2nd-half-hour-we.htmlFive Ways to Influence Perceptiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-654363912009-04-14T00:31:33-07:002009-04-15T15:01:36-07:00Yeah, I can't sleep. I wasn't tired when I laid down. Oh well. Messing around with the iPhone I found a TypePad blogging app. The app was easy to download, and so my amazing thumb is softly caressesing each shrinking...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/five-ways-to-influence-perception.htmlKeanu Reeves Where Art Thou?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-651545552009-04-06T16:25:06-07:002009-04-06T16:25:06-07:00I've got the next greatest idea for a sci fi film and need to find Keanu Reeves. It's about a guy who, for decades, adds to his social networking profile through blogs, social networks, micro blogging, and other unheard of...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/keanu-reeves-where-art-thou.htmlDigital Engagement: The Book - by Leland Harden and Bob Heymantag:typepad.com,2003:post-651407372009-04-06T10:35:30-07:002009-04-06T10:47:15-07:00If there's one thing that we share, and can not decrease or increase, it's a matter of time. Time is a constant. If you tell me you do not have enough time to go somewhere to eat, drink, sleep or...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/04/digital-engagement-the-book-by-leland-harden-and-bob-heyman.htmlMicrosoft Online Services Available Worldwidetag:typepad.com,2003:post-635281652009-03-02T05:38:35-08:002009-03-02T05:37:22-08:00Furthering its commitment to deliver communications and collaboration software as enterprise-class services, today at CeBIT 2009 Microsoft Corp. announced that the Business Productivity Online Suite, part of Microsoft Online Services, is now available for trial to businesses of all sizes...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/03/microsoft-online-services-available-worldwide.htmlTop 25 Blogs on Social Mediatag:typepad.com,2003:post-634833072009-02-28T21:00:46-08:002009-02-28T21:00:46-08:00http://www.web-strategist.com/blog http://www.chrisbrogan.com http://sethgodin.typepad.com http://darmano.typepad.com http://www.micropersuasion.com http://www.conversationagent.com http://www.webinknow.com http://www.briansolis.com http://www.pr-squared.com http://www.scottmonty.com http://www.beingpeterkim.com http://www.mpdailyfix.com http://www.livingstonbuzz.com http://moblogsmoproblems.blogspot.com http://blog.guykawasaki.com http://www.scobleizer.com http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com http://www.twistimage.com http://www.jaffejuice.com http://blog.holtz.com http://overtonecomm.blogspot.com http://www.adliterate.com http://flooringtheconsumer.blogspot.com http://www.craphammer.ca http://www.conversationalmediamarketing.comDavid Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/02/top-25-blogs-on-social-media.htmlin #gratitudetag:typepad.com,2003:post-633069572009-02-24T17:00:06-08:002009-03-10T11:05:42-07:00A man was heard complaining in an airplane recently that his wi-fi wasn't working, as told by a comedian Louis C.K. The comedian retorted, "What's he complaining about? He's flying through the air!" So often we take life for granted,...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/02/in-gratitude.htmlHey, Let's Be Careful Out Theretag:typepad.com,2003:post-628801952009-02-15T08:58:46-08:002009-02-15T08:57:46-08:00Sgt. Phil Esterhaus (actor Michael Conrad) didn't say it first, but on the hit 80's TV show Hill Street Blues, "Hey, let's be careful out there," was one of the most memorable quotes his character sang, as his officers were...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/02/hey-lets-be-careful-out-there.htmlMaking Social Media Work (for your business to business marketing)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-625538872009-02-08T09:58:42-08:002009-02-08T09:58:42-08:00If it isn't obvious to you yet, social media is becoming a great new avenue for speaking to, and with your customers. But, what about the businesses that want to connect to one another through social media. Sure, there's plenty...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/02/making-social-media-work-for-your-business.htmlGot Laid Off? Build Your Own Business. Yes, Yes You Can...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-622868922009-02-02T17:21:19-08:002009-02-03T09:28:14-08:00The Christian Science Monitor did a great piece on "Building Your Own Business" this January 09. In it Ron Scherer covered entrepreneurs recently "axed" and starting their own gigs. You wouldn't know it by watching the news, but more than...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/02/got-laid-off-build-your-own-business-yes-yes-you-can.html5 Ways to Change Your Belief Systemtag:typepad.com,2003:post-616785262009-01-20T17:44:14-08:002009-02-03T09:32:17-08:00Your belief system has a great effect on how you run your business and how others perceive how it is run. Everything from the marketing to design of your business communicates your belief about the product or service, and people...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2009/01/5-ways-to-change-your-belief-system.htmlPR Strategies for 2009tag:typepad.com,2003:post-602949642008-12-21T18:57:35-08:002008-12-21T18:57:35-08:00In this video I talk about what PR strategies could be good for start-ups in 2009.David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2008/12/pr-strategies-for-2009.htmlYou Can't Market a Product That Suckstag:typepad.com,2003:post-600226802008-12-14T22:02:42-08:002009-02-08T10:15:56-08:00This is my first attempt to go from blogging to vlogging - video blogging. You can also find the full transcript below: In my mind, and having watched many high tech start-ups become high tech giants, the product is number...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2008/12/you-cant-market-a-product-that-sucks.htmlWhat are Start-Ups Doing Right Now, or Planning to Do in Q1 2009?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-596483602008-12-07T21:16:59-08:002009-02-03T09:34:29-08:00Aren't you wondering what other start-ups are doing right now, or planning to do in the first quarter of the year? They're not going to tell you. How can you find out? You're probably guessing nothing or something big, but...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2008/12/arent-you-wondering-what-other-start-ups-are-doing-right-now-or-planning-to-do-in-the-first-quarter-of-the-year-theyre-not.htmlThe Mother of Re-Inventiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-595201282008-12-04T16:34:05-08:002009-02-03T09:35:49-08:00It was nineteen ninety something and I was drunk off of my arse. It couldn't be helped. I had just finished walking Marion Ross ("Mrs. C from 'Happy Days' fame) down the red carpet at the Golden Globes, and dinner...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2008/12/the-mother-of-reinvention.htmlDead Simple Researchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-589577582008-11-23T20:26:00-08:002009-02-08T10:13:15-08:00I've read a lot about how to promote blogs, PR for social media, and the list goes on. PR people tend to jump onto anything that's new so not to get stuck, labeled as "generalists" or "traditional PR people" (immediately...David Libbyhttp://www.inspiringdialogue.com/dialogue/2008/11/dead-simple-research.html